I was in Sunapee the other day looking at some of the best lake and MT view lots that have been available in a long time.
Click on the continue reading tab to get the hot link to the video I took while I was up there. The video is posted on YouTube
Check out the enclosed PDf file of this week highlights in Eastman. There’s a lot going on you don’t want to miss it.
And for those of you that ask, Eastman homes and condos are selling and at good pace this fall. Much better than last year!
The latest on the first time home buyers tax credit is it will be expanded to include current home owners too.
The first time buyer is still eligible for the $8000 and income levels have been increased to $125,000 for a single buyer and $225,000 for couples. A buyer has to have a binding contract signed on or before April 30th, 2010. You will then have until July 1st, 2010 to close the transaction.
Current home owners are eligible for a $6500 tax credit. The house they are selling must have been their primary for 5 consecutive years out of the past eight years. Income, contract and closing dates are the same as the first time buyer. The part I had to laugh about is the purchase price of the new home can not exceed $800,000.
My opinion is that this credit for time buyers will help them get into a home now that homes are at their most affordable pricing in decades. This is based on income to cost ratio. I know there are many people out there that have the ability to pay a mortgage most often a payment that is lower than the rent they are paying. The only things missing was a large enough down payment. This is where the credit comes in. It helps that buyer get the down payment they need.
Eastman is a community not to be missed. This is what it’s all about:
A 3500 acre four season community centrally located between the college towns of Hanover, NH (Dartmouth College) and New London, NH(Colby Sawyer College) known as the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Region. There are about 1000 homes and 336 townhouse style condominiums surrounding the 325 acre Eastman Lake. Residents that live here come from all walks of life. There are young families, working couples, empty nesters and retirees.
Eastman Lake is a speed restricted lake located in the center of Eastman. Swimming and sunbathing can be enjoyed for the six beaches. Canoeing, sailing, fishing and kayaking can be enjoyed by all. Even Loons love Eastman Lake. There usually is a nesting pair that raise their young on the lake.
South Cove Activity Center, a new building that opened in July of 2009. What a great building, the indoor heated swimming pool, fitness center with all new equipment, WiFi Internet, flat screen TV’s, community rooms. A home for the recreation department which they desperately need. The best part is the building is LEED certified for energy efficiency.
The Center At Eastman is home the Bistro Nouveau, an outstanding restaurant, the golf pro shop that becomes the ski touring center in the winter.
Eastman Golf Links is 18 holes of championship golf. Major improvements took place in 06′-07′ and the course has never been better.
Tennis is another summer activity that you will find many residents taking part in. There are 12 courts in the community. Five of the courts were built in 2007. Hard True surface is the preferred surface and there are 8 courts now that are Hard True.
Miles of nature trails can be accessed from many different locations. The “Lake Trail” is just that. I like this one the best. It is a real hiking trail for 3/4 of the way around the lake. The last 1/4 is a fire lane that is a little less adventurous, which is just fine with most people, especially when there a bit tired. Other trails abound through the forest and are well marked so it is easy to find your way.
The sports field area is home to the soccer, baseball/softball fields and basketball court.
Cross Country Skiing is right out so many back doors. Easily accessed and miles of trails. Beginner to expert skier, all will be happy on these trails.
Ice Skating, when the lake freezes that’s great, but Eastman maintains a skating pond right near the Center At Eastman. So if you don’t want to shovel there is a place to skate.
Sledding, this is New Hampshire. You have to have a sledding hill! There are certain areas on the golf course where sledding is allowed.
I can go on and on……. If you would like an Eastman Info packet please sign up for one and you will receive one in a few business days. If you would rather come for a visit, I would be glad to take you on a tour.
There are two great events coming up here in the Eastman Community. On November 5th Bogle Vineyards will be displaying their wines paired with Chef Doug’s wonderful food creations. A four course dinner is planned with a fixed price of $55 including tax and gratuity. You will also get to meet members of the Wine Tasting Group Of Eastman. Just one of the many fine groups or clubs you can be involved with if your an Eastman owner.
November 6th is one of my personal favorite events. The first Friday of every month Jason Cann comes to play. He is by far one of the best entertainers that play the Lake Sunapee, Upper Valley area. If you like an acoustic guitar and a voice with sole, you will enjoy a night of Jason’s music. Check him out on his web site www.jasoncann.com
Jason plays music for everyone. From the 60′s through today Jason can play it and play it well.Some of his songs come from artists like Van Morrison, Tracy Chapman, and Cat Stevens.
Come on out and have a great time!
Check out this link On You Tube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHp3m0I8sao
This will be the first of many videos to come.